Test Lab Supervisor--Chemical or Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Engineering Supervisor – Test Department

Location: Ripley, MS

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor to lead our Test Department and support critical projects within the Engineering Department. This dynamic role blends strategic project management with hands-on leadership. You will oversee lab, design, process, and quality systems projects, ensuring that our engineering initiatives meet rigorous quality and performance standards. The role offers a collaborative team environment while focusing on managing initiatives such as Design Validation Plans (DVPRs), Process Control & Improvement Plans (PCIPs), and risk analyses (DEFMEA/PFMEA).

Key Responsibilities:

People & Team Leadership:

Team Management: Provide daily leadership and direction to Associate Test Technicians, fostering a high-performing and motivated team.

Collaboration: Act as the key liaison between the Test & Sustaining Quality Manager, Test Engineers, Associate Test Engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

Project & Process Management:

Project Oversight: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful execution of high-priority experiments, lab builds, and other test-related initiatives.

Plan Management: Track and support the execution of Design Validation Plans (DVPRs) and Process Control & Improvement Plans (PCIPs), ensuring that projects align with company objectives.

Risk Analysis: Participate in Design and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DEFMEA/PFMEA) to identify and mitigate potential risks.

Test Department Operations:

System Management: Oversee the test request and reporting systems, ensuring accurate and timely data flow within the Engineering Department.

SOP Development: Develop, update, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and calibration schedules for lab equipment.

Data Management: Perform data collection and analysis using both script-based and manual methods, delivering concise reports with tools such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field (Chemical or Mechanical preferred).

Experience: At least 5 years of experience in product testing, test lab operations, and product development, with demonstrated project management capabilities.

Technical Skills: Proficiency with PLC Logic systems, MatLab, Python, R, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Leadership & Communication: Strong ability to inspire teams, strategic thinking, and exceptional documentation and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Project Management: Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Technical Proficiency: Advanced experience with data acquisition (DAQ) technology and complex data analysis, including coding in MatLab or equivalent software with emphasis on R&R statistics.

Industry Knowledge: Experience in a test lab environment, familiarity with water chemistry and water treatment methodologies, including DFMEA, PFMEA, DVPR, and PCP.